Nobody can Do it All
I can’t do it all. But that just means I need to delegate. When it comes to my brand as an artist, I am a creator. I’m a writer, editor,…
Working from a Plan: Progress Report
I had no idea working from a plan could so drastically increase my productivity. For most of my life as a writer, I have been a pantser. My friend and…
Producing Quality and Quantity
Defining quality and quantity and the balance between them. When it comes to producing anything at all, the argument has always existed about quality and quantity. Normally these are placed…
Balancing my Writing and Editing Time
Making time for both writing and editing requires some balancing acts. I love to write. Getting the words out of my head and onto the page and screen is exciting.…
The Business of the Arts
As a self-published author, I am my own business. That presents numerous challenges. The business end of being an artist comes with a lot of complex needs and issues. I,…
The Power of the Word Count
Word count lets me better quantify how much writing I am doing. What does a writer do? They write, of course. Over the years, I have played with being a…
Where Does Inspiration Come From?
This question of inspiration applies to many aspects of life. Different things inspire different people. You could watch a Food Network program and be inspired to cook. Maybe reading a…
Planning is Not a Bad Thing
Planning is part of my newest approach to my writing practice. I recently wrote about exploring my overall practice of writing. I asked how much writing is enough writing? In…
How Much Writing is Enough?
This is one of the ultimate questions about writing practices. And it varies from writer to writer. I’ve asked myself this before. Do I write enough? This is a VERY…
When a Pantser Starts Plotting
How does someone who normally isn’t into plotting plot out a book? I have an idea. After watching The Clone Wars (finally) I had an intriguing thought. What if you…